Ricardo Lozano

Inquiry into criminal character of POGOs turns to wrong direction

Instead of digging deeper into the real nature, origins and criminal operations of the so-called POGOs (Philippine Online Gambling Operations), the inquiry initiated by the Philippine Senate has turned into

Will the AFP, PNP, and NTF-ELCAC obey the SC ruling on red-tagging?

Editorial | Updates Philippines Vol. VI, No. 9 – May 15, 2024 The recent ruling of the reactionary government’s Supreme Court (SC) on red-tagging or red-baiting may be considered a

Makabayan bloc prepares lawsuits against red taggers

On 9 May, 2024, the Makabayan block in the Philippines’ House of Representatives announced that it was ready to prosecute those behind Red-tagging that violated the rights of many leaders

Workers call for substantial wage increase on May 1

Thousands of workers from major Philippine cities took to the streets on May 1, International Labor Day, to call for substantial wage increases and job security. They denounced Ferdinand Marcos

Balikatan war games met with strong condemnation

From its start on April 22 and its end on May 10, the Balikatan 39-24 (war exercises) was met with protests and strong condemnation from the people. In a statement

‘Marcos is the real terrorist,’ says CPP on recent ATC designation

Last April 17, 2024, the Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines published the statement of the Anti-Terrorism Council redesignating the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the

Balikatan 2024 escalates tension, US is using PH as pawn against China

Editorial | Updates Philippines Vol. VI No. 08 – April 30, 2024 The Marcos Jr. administration serves the Filipino people on a silver platter to the US by allowing the

NDFP represents Red political power – CPP on NDFP’s 51st anniversary

On the 51st founding anniversary of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) last 24 April 2024, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) affirmed the NDFP’s representation as “the

Envi activists tortured by probable state agents during abduction

Environmental activist and abduction survivor Francisco “Eco” Dangla III recounted in a press conference last 26 April how he and fellow activist Joxelle “Jak” Tiaong were tortured by probable elements